MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,133 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Centre heat shield deteriorating
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside parking brake becoming lazy
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on inner edge, only passes due to raised tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
front lower engine tray damaged
offside rear brake disc discoloured
slight tight spot in steering
Centre heat shield deteriorating
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside parking brake becoming lazy
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out on inner edge, only passes due to raised tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
front lower engine tray damaged
offside rear brake disc discoloured
slight tight spot in steering
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wearing out on inner edge
front lower engine tray damaged
offside parking brake becoming lazy
offside rear brake disc slightly discoloured
slight tight spot in steering
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres starting to wear on inner edge
nearside parking brake becoming lazy
offside rear brake disc slightly discoloured
slight stiffness when rotating offside rear wheel
slight tight spot in steering
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight tight spot in steering
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
light misting of oil on offside of steering rack.
nearside front tyre on wear limit also wearing out on inner edge only passes due to raised tread pattern, advise replacement.
offside front tyre on wear limit also wearing out on inner edge only passes due to raised tread pattern, advise replacement.
slight tight spot in steering system.
wiper blades deteriorating.
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
slight stiff point in steering(intermitent).
slight stiffness to streering at one point poss u/j
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 159?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OV08 DXA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2008 Alfa Romeo 159 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 89,688 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 159 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,343 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV08 DXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Alfa Romeo 159 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Alfa Romeo 159 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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OV08 DXA is a 2008 Alfa Romeo 159, first registered on 29 April 2008.
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